PTO Update for HRE Staff
December 2015 Board Meeting
President's Update
- Approval of November Minutes
- Gift cards for Office Ladies and Sam...$ for the cards was donated by local businesses
- Presentation from Mr. Striegel's class...Student-led project for PTO to fund doorbells for classrooms
Committee Updates
Dine to Donate
- Waiting to hear on El Camino total
- Wings Etc coming on January 19th
- Information on Incrediplex date will be sent out to families in January
Holiday Bazaar
- Things went well and Lanny Duke agreed to chair next year too
- Minor concerns were voiced by vendors
- Will look into providing music for next year's event
- Will develop a cancellation policy prior to next year's event
Pancake Breakfast
- Expenses for this year's breakfast were $0.00!
- Will need to purchase some replacement griddles for next year
- Discussion on minor tweaks for next year
- Winter order went well
- Sales have already surpassed year-end expectations
Secret Holiday Shop
- Expenses were down from last year and profits were up
- Volunteers were sparse
- Discussion of amount of shopping time for classrooms
Holiday Assistance
- HRE supported 11 families this Christmas
- 151 Love Indiana boxes filled!
Staff appreciation
- Lunch on January 4th...Texas Roadhouse Potato Bar
- Lunch on January 15th will not be provided
- Planning Lunch for February 5th PD Day
Science Fair & Math/Science Night
- Info went out in the Rocket Fuel
- Information night in January
- Event on February 11th
Book Fair
- Total profit of $4529 ($17,618 in total sales)
- Volunteer numbers were good throughout the event
- Teacher bins were a fantastic idea!
- Family reading night received great feedback
Treasurer's Report
Cash balance
- Cash balance was reviewed
Other items...
- Budget is current up to date
Principal's Report
American Heart Association
- Discussed possibility of health fair in February
New Business
Blooming Biz
- Flower sale opportunity in the spring
- Details will be explored...would aim for this spring
- Definite interest in this project
Family Gift Secret Shop
- Presentation at the January Board meeting
Foundation Basket for Game Day
- Continue the "Cincinnati Getaway" theme for this year
- Board members will pursue donations for the basket
- Due date for the basket is January 29th (Game Day is February 26th)
- PTO will send HRE Administration and Teacher of the Year...considering sponsoring a table after gathering more details
Hoosier Road Elementary
Email: whurst@hse.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/HRE/
Location: 11300 E. 121st Street
Phone: 317-915-4240
Twitter: @HRErockets